Anyone else think Rove's going to walk on outing Plame?

[xray s]

I think BushCo has been tipped off by someone at DOJ that Fitzgerald can't make the Plame case stick against Rove. I doubt Bush would give Rove the job of heading up the rebuilding of NOLA if Fitzgerald was going to indict him in a few weeks.

[Verve]

1. Good thought.

But, I really hope you are wrong.

[BillZBubb]

2. I've always thought Rover would walk.

The Repugs control the courts and protect their own--always.

[GreenPartyVoter]

3. Disagree. ** loves to promote people and praise them when they least

deserve it. Brownie only got the ax because enough people complained about him.

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[DoYouEverWonder]

10. The deeper shit you get yourself into

the higher the praise. This is just more Bush/Rove in your face bully bullshit.

I hope Rove still has a few more stones to pass.

[GreenPartyVoter]

14. And may they all be big as his head

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[smomfr]

36. How about the Rosseta Stone......

[DoYouEverWonder]

38. Ow!

Welcome to DU :hi:

[Orrex]

4. Or

They put Rove on the job because Dems hate him, and it gives Dubya an air of confidence: "I'm puttin' my best man on the job."

And how much experience does Rove have at overseeing natural disaster reconstruction, rather than orchestrating political attacks?

[rodeodance]

11. Rove himself has said he is not a target.

[truebrit71]

12. "I am not a crook" Richard M Nixon

..we know how THAT turned out...

Here's hoping!!!

[Moochy]

27. he's a subject

and subjects can be indicted, can't they?

looking for some legal eagle to clarify the subject/target distinction in federal law.

[enigami]

5. of course

doesn't everybody

[RagAss]

6. He already walked...

By the time this is over, Joe Wilson will be behind bars.....
I've said that since for a while....

[Walt Starr]

7. Why be worried even if he is going to be indicted

One stroke of the pen and the case ends.

[xray s]

13. Yeah...BCCI, Iran Contra....

Poppy freed the whole frickin' pirate fleet.

[glitch]

8. Nah - they always go for the big bluff. Always, I think it's Karl's trade

mark.

[CoffeeCat]

9. What is going on with that case???

Are we just waiting on Fitzgerald?

Is he still investigating and working on the case?

I heard that Novak sung like a bird, is that true?

I don't like waiting around. Additional time, if more time for the BFEE to pay people off, threaten people and make things to the way they want.

Hurry up, Fitzy.

[DrDan]

15. did you ever think otherwise?

[Trevelyan]

16. Rep. Conyers is going after Rove (and others I hope) said on his Blog:

Listen In as Congressional Republicans are Forced to Address Rove's Plame Leak

Cross-posted at DailyKos

Starting tomorrow and stretching through next week, 4 House Committees are expected to vote on resolutions addressing the Valerie Plame leak. Specifically, these resolutions demand information from the Bush Administration on the outing of Valerie Plame in apparent retaliation for Ambassador Wilson's truth telling concerning weapons of mass destruction. The Bush Administration refuses to police itself in the midst of criminal and ethical misconduct and it is time for Congress to exercise its duty to oversee the Executive Branch. Many of these markups will be broadcast live on the Internet. The following are links to the Committee webcasts:

September 14, 10:00 AM, House Judiciary Committee
http://judiciary.house.gov/

September 14, 10:30 AM, House International Relations Committee
http://wwwc.house.gov/international_relations/

September 20, Time TBA, House Armed Services Committee
http://www.house.gov/hasc/schedules/

September 15, 1:00 PM, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
Closed to the Public

This resolution is necessary because the Bush administration refuses to police itself in the midst of criminal and ethical misconduct. In July 2003, over two years ago, a Bush administration official committed one of the most serious breaches of national security in recent history by disclosing to the press the identity of an undercover CIA operative. Even worse, it likely was done for political reasons, to retaliate against the operative's husband for successfully challenging the President's claim that Iraq had sought nuclear materials in Africa.

The purpose of this resolution is to get to the bottom of what happened and why the Justice Department slow-walked the investigation at the beginning. We know that, despite urgent pleas from the CIA for a criminal investigation into the leaker, the Justice Department and White House dragged their feet. Then-Attorney General Ashcroft insisted on private briefings on the status despite his long-standing ties to Karl Rove, a person involved in the investigation. It is time for Congress to exercise its duty to oversee the Executive Branch.

We have no illusions that the Republicans in Congress are suddenly going to reverse course and start demanding accountability on this, or any other matter, that involves Bush Administration misconduct that is damaging to the nation. However, starting tommorrow, they will have to go on record and explain their votes defending criminal activity on the part of high ranking officials. That is the beginning of congressional accountability.

[brettdale]

17. Bush annouced Rove will be in Charge of NO rebuilding?????

When did Bush annouced Rove will be in Charge of NO rebuilding?????

[xray s]

21. here

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/linkset/2005/04/11/LI2005041100879.html

[brettdale]

35. But hes had no experience

I guess , Bush*t can now say, well ya better not indict him because he is saving the ppor people of New Orleans.

That is disgusting, that Rove should get the job, I hope people like Anderson Cooper tears hima new one.

[babylonsister]

23. And here!

http://www.startribune.com/stories/587/5615598.html

[populistdriven]

18. I bet Rove demanded the job, it makes him more sympathetic to a Jury

[RallyInDC]

19. nope. aldrich ames thought he'd walk to......

didn't work out. part of our justice system still functions....and the CIA is the big dog.

[OldLeftieLawyer]

20. No one knows yet

Personally, I think it's an uphill battle. There's no really good reason why this investigation has taken so long. It's very odd, even by Washington standards.

Consider, though, that Ken Lay doesn't go on trial until 2006.

I grieve for my beloved country, and what it's become.

[Jersey Devil]

22. Who said it's Rove's job? - Did I miss something?

Where is this coming from? Link?

[babylonsister]

24. Here and up thread...

http://www.startribune.com/stories/587/5615598.html

[Jersey Devil]

26. Thanx (nt)

[maine_raptor]

25. He'll walk....perp walk that is

[Gary173]

28. Not even one

of the members of this administration beyond the level of official scapegoat is going to receive punishment greater than having to admit he was responsible for the one designated to carry the blame, promote the dummy and continue screwing the citizens of this country.

[chelsea0011]

29. Of course. The whole friggin' administration is walking.

Nothing. Absolutely nothing sticks to these guys. Blame the lazy media.

[Gary173]

31. Blame the lazy

citizenry who are fed up and do nothing. Blogging is an educational tool, yet it is silent, causes no traffic jams, blockades no buildings, or interferes in any way with the day to day operation of the corporate empires who truly govern the USA. The media only respont to sensationalism to gain audience and sell products for the corporations who own them.

[hwmnbn]

30. nope......

If he's going to walk it won't be because of Fitzgerald.

The Chimp gave the job of Director of Homeland Security to Chertoff, head of FEMA to Brown, what makes you think giving Rove this position is any less stupid than these two fiascoes?

He owes Rove big-time. It feels more like payment in advance just in case. It's either this or giving Rove the Medal of Freedom. He couldn't really do it after indictments now could he?

When indictments do come, Rove will have to resign but * will find another position if turd blossom stays out of jail. I wish Fitz would hurry up, though, I'm ready for some action.

[Team44Car]

32. I think that's already been forgotten

[daninthemoon]

33. Was there ever a doubt? These guys will never be guilty of anything

until we are all dead & buried. The corruption that has already been undeniably exposed amongst these guys would already have done them in if we still lived in a free society based on the rule of law.

[maine_raptor]

34. You have to wonder about one thing with Plame-gate

How do the folks over at the CIA feel about this?

How will they feel if Rove does slitter out of any indictment?

They have to know a lot about the Bushie's dealings past and present. And pissed off informed folks in a city with a lot of press can be dangerous to your legacy.

[cynatnite]

37. Convinced of it now that rover's gonna 'clean' up after Katrina n/t

[Silverhair]

39. Yep. Rove slides by. Again. NT

[seemslikeadream]

40. Rove will be indicted along with at least 2 other people

[dbeach]

41. rover speaks

http://bushspeaks.com/home.asp?did=202&dir=b